Local Classes

Our teachers all have many years of experience of committed personal practice of meditation and Buddhism. Our aim is to provide a local situation in which people can meditate together and be supported in a lively exploration of Buddhism, with the possibility of enjoying a sense of continuity and community together. You don't have to 'be a Buddhist' to come to our classes and learn to meditate, or even to explore Buddhism - we welcome anyone who wants to come along and participate.

Meditation: Monday nights

7.45–9.15pm
Brockwell Lido

In this open meditation class you will learn the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana (cultivation of Loving Kindness) meditations, which are taught on alternate weeks. Newcomers to meditation are welcome.

People often find that as they deepen their meditation practice they start to explore the principles of Buddhism on which the meditations are founded.

Buddhism and meditation: Thursday nights

7.00–8.30pm
Brockwell Lido

In this class we introduce Buddhist teachings, traditionally known as the Dharma, and explore how practising Buddhism can bring a deeper sense of meaning and purpose to our everyday lives. Each class starts with a period of meditation, which is led with less instruction than on the Monday evenings. The meditation is followed by exploring a Buddhist theme.